Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Ep 1159 | Nicole Shanahan on Christianity, Vaccines & the Lies of Leftism
Mar 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Nicole Shanahan, a lawyer and philanthropist, opens up about her faith journey ignited by personal loss. She reflects on her baptism and how it reshaped her views on progressive culture and politics. Nicole candidly addresses her experiences on the campaign trail, the societal impacts of vaccine skepticism, and the so-called 'tech wife mafia' in Silicon Valley. She also delves into complex moments around motherhood, autism, and the need for ethical considerations in reproductive health.
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Quick takeaways
- Nicole Shanahan's profound faith journey began after a traumatic miscarriage, catalyzing her conversion to Christianity and understanding of motherhood.
- Her experience on the campaign trail prompted a critical reevaluation of her formerly progressive beliefs, highlighting the misconceptions about compassionate conservatism.
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Journey to Faith and Baptism
Nicole Shanahan describes her profound journey to faith in Christ, marked by significant life events and internal struggles. Leading up to her baptism, she experienced a challenging and painful time, particularly during her unexpected pregnancy on the campaign trail with RFK Jr. This moment became pivotal when she suffered a miscarriage, which brought her to the brink of death and forced her to confront her spirituality and her relationship with God. Ultimately, her baptism, which occurred just before Trump's inauguration, symbolized her transformation and desire to share her lessons learned with others experiencing spiritual confusion.
